Counseling Corner
Week of May 18th
A note from Mrs. A. and B.
Hello to our wonderful Wildcats!! We still have two weeks left, let's finish them strong!!
This week we have:
Locker Clean Out and Book/Chromebook returns
Dates for Returns/Locker Cleanout (days are split by last name)
Monday, May 18th 7th grade A-M 8:00 - 10:30
Tuesday, May 19th 7th grade N-Z. 8:00 - 10:30
Wednesday, May 20th 8th grade A-M. 8:00 - 10:30
Thursday, May, 21st 8th grade N-Z. 8:00 - 10:30
We have started to schedule students for next year. An email went out to each 7th grade student several weeks ago with a link to a Google form for selecting your course of interest for next year. That form is also on the Warren Website. Please make sure that you complete that form so that you have input into your "elective" for next year. In the event you don't fill it out we will choose a course of interest for you.
We love hearing from you and if you need anything, continue to reach out to us. We are just call, text, video chat (your choice) away. Just complete a request to see the counselor form which is located on the Warren website. Take care of yourself and take care of each other.
Celebrations for The Week
MAY 18: INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
On this day, the entire planet celebrates museums and all the amazing things they have to offer—many of them via virtual tours.
MAY 23: WORLD TURTLE DAY
Celebrate by reading 20 things you didn't know about sea turtles on the link below.
MAY 24: INTERNATIONAL TIARA DAY
Who's a pretty princess? Anyone who wants to celebrate Tiara Day! May 24th was chosen as the date to celebrate this piece of headgear because it also happens to be the birthday of Queen Victoria.
Seven Self Care Activities for the Week
2. Go for a run or a walk.
3. Color, paint, draw or doodle.
4. Look through old family photos and tell stories about what you remember.
5. Make a list of things you're grateful for and hang it somewhere visible.
6. Read a book, magazine, comic book, or graphic novel.
7. Make a playlist of the songs that make you happy. Share it with somebody.
Some Good News
Helpful Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - A United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
1-800-273-TALK
Kern County Mental Health Hotline (KCMHH) - Provides crisis counseling, suicide intervention, coping skills guidance, and referrals for persons who call and are in immediate crisis situations. Information regarding community-based resources, including other identified human-service needs and substance abuse services may be provided. Assistance is given to any individual who calls and there are no eligibility requirements. In addition, KCMHH staff provides a number of suicide prevention, intervention, and post-intervention trainings and outreach to individuals, local communities, schools and agencies. The KCMHH is dedicated to ensuring individuals receive the highest quality, most effective, and culturally appropriate treatment, education, and support.
1-800-991-5272
Kern County Mental Health System of Care - For non-crisis situations, the Access and Assessment Center serves as the central point of contact for the Kern County Mental Health (KCMH) System of Care. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The Access and Assessment Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A list of System of Care service providers for Kern County is available upon request.
661-868-8123
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic - Provides a variety of services to empower parents with the tools and techniques to guide their children through emotional and behavioral difficulties that may arise. Our outpatient program serves children up to age 21 who exhibit emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse related problems. Services included individual, family, and group therapy as well as psychiatric evaluations, medication support, and crisis stabilization, if needed. Our mental health professionals provide counseling and case management services to children and families in their homes, on school campuses, and at other designated community locations. The Clinic offers a variety of programs to help families in need of additional assistance.
661-322-1021
Crisis TextLine - Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.
Text 741741
Teen Line Online – Confidential hotline for teens who are dealing with issues such as abuse, depression, divorce, bullying, anxiety, gangs, gender identity, homelessness, pregnancy, relationships, sexuality, violence, substance abuse, self-harm, and suicide.
1-800-TLC-TEEN
GLBT National Youth Talkline - The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Talkline provides telephone, online, private one-to-one chat, and email peer support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Services are free and confidential. Serving youth through age 25. Peer-counseling, information, local resources.
1-800-246-7743
The Trevor Project – The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13-24. 24-hour hotline, live and private chat space, chat via secure text message
1-866-488-7386
Trans Teens Online Talk Group – A weekly moderated group for trans teens ages 12-19 to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. - Wednesdays 4-6 p.m.
The Peers’ Guide to Behavioral Health Apps- A quick guide to emotional health, nutrition, relaxation, and mindfulness phone and internet apps. Apps include support with the following emotional health concerns: Anxiety, depression, stress. Other apps include information and support for the body, mind, sleep, and recovery.
Managing Anxiety- Care for Coronavirus Anxiety- Resources for anxiety and mental health specifically related to the uncertainty and fear surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic.
HOW ARE YOU FEELING?
As everyone settles into learning from home the school counseling office encourages everyone to stay focused on finishing the year strong.
It is important to keep a schedule, a daily routine. It is also important to give yourself breaks throughout the school day. Take breaks from your computer screen; move around; go for a walk(if possible) and get some fresh air.